Warren Wright
Warren E. Wright (March 26, 1893 – March 29, 1962) was an American politician and businessman.
Warren Wright | |
|---|---|
| 58th Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office January 10, 1955 – January 15, 1957 | |
| Governor | William G. Stratton |
| Preceded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| In office January 13, 1941 – January 11, 1943 | |
| Governor | Dwight H. Green |
| Preceded by | Louie E. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | William G. Stratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1893 Murrayville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1962 (aged 69) Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Born in Murrayville, Illinois, Wright served in the United States Army during World War I. He owned an automobile dealership in Murrayville, Illinois and later in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was also in the hardware business. Wright was involved in the Republican Party. He served as Illinois state treasurer from 1941 to 1945 and from 1955 to 1969. Wright died of a heart attack at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois.[1][2][3]
Notes
- 'Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956,' Biographical Sketch of Warren E. Wright, pg. 120
- 'Ex-Treasurer Wright Dies Of Heart Attack,' Chicago Tribune, March 30, 1962, part 1, pg. 18
- Our Campaigns.com.-Warren E. Wright
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